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Umar ibn ‘Al-Farid’ was an Arab poet, his poetry is entirely sufic, and he was esteemed mystic poet of the Arabs.
Our head chef has created a thoughtful menu that delights the taste buds. A firm favourite is the mezze, an array of small succulent dishes. The mezze comprised both cold and hot dishes and offers a wealth of colour flavour, texture and aroma.
A choice of traditional Moroccan dessert is an offer to complements the meal, expect Baklava a sweet pastry, and Mahlabia, rice pudding with rose water.
Also the drink menu is Moroccan national drink, Arak, which has an aniseed base, and a variety of fruit juices. To finish your meal you cannot miss out on one of our Moroccan coffee, flavoured wit natural cardamom, cinnamon or rose water.
No Moroccan meal is complete without smoking an authentic hooka pipe. Each day the water pipes are packed with fresh flavoured tobaccos, choose between apples, strawberry, cherry, rose, grape or fruit cocktail.
Enjoy your meal!!

Enjoy a locally sourced, delicious meal in our restaurant at the heart of Exeter City Centre. Here at the Olive Tree restaurant in Exeter, we combine traditional British food with modern cuisine, using only locally sourced produce, to create delicious meals from breakfast through to evening dinner.
We take pride in ensuring that the quality of the cooking, the presentation but most importantly the food is always to our exacting high standard, so you can enjoy fine dining as it should be, without breaking the bank.
Our main restaurant can cater for parties up to 28 guests. For more intimate dining, our Terrace Dining Room can cater for lunch or special dinners up to 16 guests; with menus individually tailored for the occasion or any dietary needs.
Whether you are looking for a fantastic dining experience or eating out in Exeter to sample the exceptionally good food, our varied menus are sure to offer you a truly delicious choice.
The Olive Tree Restaurant in Exeter is the perfect place for fine City centre dining. The best of British with a sophisticated twist!

Located on the Exeter Ship Canal, you cannot beat the Double Locks for its location.
We now have the perfect location for you to celebrate your wedding day, with the space to accommodate approximately 100 people seated and room for an extra 50 evening guests.
The Marquee is a permanent, fully heated and covered structure with a paved floor. It has its own fully stocked bar, with specific recommendations available. If you don’t know about the Double Locks, we are located by the canal and surrounded by the largest beer garden in the area, with a great kids play area for the young ones so there are lots of things to keep your guests entertained! If you are getting married in the winter, we do have additional heating to make sure you’re nice and warm.
hire charge for the wedding day for the marquee is only £400
For something special on your wedding day why not get the boat from exeter quay to the double locks, makes some great pictures and memories contact exeter crusies direct fo information.
The marquee is yours to set up however you would like to. We do recommend hiring the day before too so that you have plenty of time to decorate and sort out any last details.
The marquee will be yours for the entire day and can be set up from 9am. It also comes with a barrier around it for private use, with some outside benches for your guests to sit on a lovely Summers day. The bar is available up until 11.30pm when music must finish too. Taxis are recommended to be booked in advance.
For more information or to arrange a viewing, please get in touch with us today!
• Located on the Exeter Ship Canal
• Can accommodate up to 100 seated guests and room for 50 extra evening guests
• Permanent, full heated marquee available
• Fully stocked bar with recommendations available
• Surrounded by the largest beer garden in the area
• Marquee can be set up from 9am

STARZ BAR & GRILL
Exeter’s original Independent American restaurant has been open for fourteen years.
Famous for large portions, slow cooked ribs, steaks, home made burgers, fajitas and delicious cocktails,
We are Exeter’s No.1 Celebration Destination.
Whether it is a birthday, hen party, stag do, engagement or a wedding reception, we have catered for every kind of celebration imaginable and we have just the right team to deliver the perfect service to you for every occasion, every time.
At Starz we focus on fun. Being an independent restaurant gives us the ability to cater to everyone’s individual needs and to go above and beyond what is expected of customer service these days.

The downstairs Cellar bar is the ideal venue for a private party or function. It can be booked exclusively on Sunday, Monday and Tuesday nights taking up to approximately fifty guests. With its own separate bar and entrance privacy can be guaranteed. We can supply a buffet of your choice and are quite happy for you to to provide your own music or entertainment. All we ask for is a £50 deposit, returnable should you spend more than £400 during the evening.

Harry’s Restaurant was established in 1993 by the Pounds family, who still run this firm favourite with warmth and dedication today. Chef proprietor Samantha Pounds, who took over the running of the business from her parents, is now at the helm. All four of her daughters work alongside her, as well as an inseparable team that has been working together for years!
Harry’s is the ideal setting for laid back brunches, lunchtimes dates, intimate dinners, celebrations and quick bites. Wherever possible, Harry’s source ingredients from nearby farms, producers and suppliers, including locally reared meats, and seasonal fruits and vegetables.

The Oddfellows Exeter and Exmouth
Only a stones throw away around the corner from the hustle and bustle of Exeter High Street and at our new location, Exmouth High Street, our independent, relaxed and friendly gastro bar will be sure to please. The stylish and eclectic mix of old and new decor will soon have you feeling quite special and perusing a mouth watering menu of English style cuisine that has been given a modern twist.

With tranquil waterside gardens next to Blackaller Weir and the Millstone footbridge, it’s easy to forget that the pub is only a stone’s throw away from the bustle of Exeter city centre, the university and Exeter St David’s Railway Station.
The Mill on the Exe is a great place for drinking, eating, meeting and partying. The pubs layout is flexible and can be cosy and casual or spacious and corporate.
Spread across two floors, we can accommodate different groups and events and in the summer our riverside terracing is a popular place for relaxing. Whether you want a quite meal for two or a private party for 70 people, we can accommodate you.With tranquil waterside gardens next to Blackaller Weir and the Millstone footbridge, it’s easy to forget that the pub is only a stone’s throw away from the bustle of Exeter city centre, the university and Exeter St David’s Railway Station.
The Mill on the Exe is a great place for drinking, eating, meeting and partying. The pubs layout is flexible and can be cosy and casual or spacious and corporate.
Spread across two floors, we can accommodate different groups and events and in the summer our riverside terracing is a popular place for relaxing. Whether you want a quite meal for two or a private party for 70 people, we can accommodate you.

Hen House Restaurant was founded in 2017 The owners' long-standing dreams of sharing not only their good food with friends has become reality Their motto is to serve freshly, tasty, healthy and at the same time convenient. We are a small & independent family restaurant, we cook based on the provisions of our mother and grandmother completely from scratch. Only from natural local products. Our kitchen is healthy and modern. Our menu is constructed based on British, Mediterranean and also Mexican, european cuisine We choose the most essential dishes from these kitchens to take care of the diversity

Steeped in history, Pynes House is an exclusive, country house wedding venue in Devon set in its own 37-acre park. Believed to be the inspiration for Barton Park in Jane Austen’s Sense and Sensibility, we believe you will agree that Pynes House is a wonderful place to host your perfect day.
Romantic wedding venue in Exeter
Built in the beautiful Exe Valley in about 1700, just three miles from the centre of Exeter, Pynes House makes the ideal year-round private retreat for intimate groups or larger wedding ceremonies and receptions. During the summer, make the most of our manicured lawns, ornamental terraces and pretty woodland, and in the winter enjoy the cosy romance of our beautiful interiors, stunning views and open log fires.
Alongside 12 luxurious bedrooms, there are a number of magnificent state rooms, with the capacity to comfortably seat up to 90 for a sit-down meal. For larger weddings in Exeter, or if you’d like your wedding reception to be outside, a marquee can be positioned on the lawns. With the house as a magnificent backdrop and surrounded by breathtaking countryside, the grounds of this charming wedding venue in Exeter are the perfect setting for a marquee and outdoor celebration.
• Exclusive use large country manor house for events for up to 100 guests within the house
• Larger parties can be accommodated in a marquee on our expansive lawns
• Licensed for civil ceremonies in stunning surroundings
• 12 huge and luxurious bedroom suites
• Freedom to use your own suppliers
• Set in rolling countryside, but only 3 miles from Exeter

One of the most unique and special wedding venues in Devon - The Haldon Belvedere (Lawrence Castle) is a wedding ceremony venue for romantic, intimate weddings and civil partnerships. Exclusive use for half day ceremony hire from £595-£895. The Haldon Belvedere was built in 1788, at the height of the Romantic Period of the Georgian age and is a much loved iconic landmark sitting high in the hills of Haldon Forest, above Exeter with breathtaking panoramic views over the Devon countryside.

Haldon Belvedere or Lawrence Castle as it was originally known was built on a high ridge above Haldon House which lies to the east of the ridge after the estate came into the ownership of the Sir Robert Palk following his time as the Governor of Madras. His wealth had been made whilst working with the East India Company and as Paymaster and Commissary in the field to the Indian Army. He lavishly remodelled the house which had been built in the style of Buckingham House in St James Park (now Buckingham Palace) by the previous owners, the Clifford family. They had also commenced the major landscaping of the area which included remodelling the ridge in the ‘picturesque’ style of the second half of the 18th century, and in 1788 Sir Robert built the Haldon Belvedere as a memorial to his friend Major-General Stringer Lawrence with whom he had been associated in India.
Sir Robert spent some £2,000-3,000 on building the castle which was modelled on Shrub Hill Tower in Windsor great Park and it is one of the few remaining reminders of the Palk empire which at its height included some 11000 acres of land in the area. To show his wealth to its best advantage he built a special carriageway, the King’s Road, between Haldon House and the castle for the visit of George III in 1789.
The Belvedere sits on a knoll some 244 metres above sea level. This, with the 99 steps which travel to the roof, would have provided (and still do) panoramic views on all directions across to the Jurassic coast of Dorset and Portland Bill, towards Exmoor and the Quantock Hills to the north, Dartmoor to the west and the rolling hills of the South Hams to the south.
The subsequent Baronets showed little understanding of business but considerable interest in gambling such that Haldon House and its lands were sold off over a period of time. Haldon House was eventually demolished in 1925 and its contents removed. Haldon Belvedere was also sold and remained in private ownership until 1994 when it was handed over to the Stringer Lawrence Memorial Trust.
The Grade II* Listed castle was carefully and beautifully restored in 1994 from a near ruin by the Devon Historic Buildings Trust and the timeless elegance of the fine architecture with its ornate plasterwork, gothic style windows and doors, mahogany flooring and the stone cantilevered spiral staircase, was conserved. During 2016 a massive restoration of the exterior took place including the total restoration and redecoration of the walls, windows and paintwork, with assistance from Viridor Environmental Credits.

The restaurant at The Salutation Inn offers a choice of three menus, using some of the finest ingredients from such businesses as Greendale Farm, Celtic Sea Fare, Ritters, Richards and Country Cheeses. These menus are weekly changing and can be adapted to your taste.
These weekly changing offerings start at £42.50 for 4 courses of the best local, regional and seasonal produce cooked by Tom Williams-Hawkes and his brigade to a modern French influenced style.
We have two beautiful lounges that you are welcome to frequent for a beverage or canapés at your leisure, before going into the restaurant or relaxing with friends.
Here at The Salutation we love a Wedding. A wedding is all about you and what you want. Whether it’s a small intimate occasion for 15 enjoying a menu, or a sit down three-course-meal for 50, each wedding at The Salutation is made by you. View a sample menu here.
If you would like advice on all the extras to make your day special like cakes, cheese, photography, videography and flowers, we think we know some pretty good people at these too. Take a look at our local friends on the right.Here at The Salutation we love a Wedding. A wedding is all about you and what you want. Whether it’s a small intimate occasion for 15 enjoying a menu, or a sit down three-course-meal for 50, each wedding at The Salutation is made by you. View a sample menu here.
If you would like advice on all the extras to make your day special like cakes, cheese, photography, videography and flowers, we think we know some pretty good people at these too. Take a look at our local friends on the right.

With its low ceilings, blackened beams, inglenook fireplace, antique furniture and timeless atmosphere of unspoilt old world charm that you would expect from a 17th century inn.The extraordinary wine list describes, quite unpretentiously and often amusingly, over 250 wines from the very simple to the highly complex and from the everyday to the rarest. Also listed are around 240 whiskys - mainly malt and ever increasingly at cask strength.
In the restaurant you will find a relaxed ambience full of style and comfort with its smart interior, crisp white napkins, and a evening menu offering food which changes regularly using Devon's finest produce.

Nestled in the beautiful village of Lympstone near Exmouth, on the Exe Estuary, The Redwing offers something unexpected in leafy Devon.
We are a modern bar, where you can lounge on our sofas with friends, share a Tempura Prawn and Calamari Platter and drink an inexpensive but good quality New Zealand Sauvignon. Or you can sit at the bar enjoying one of our 17 Beers and Ciders – crystal-clear Proper Job or Hanlon’s Firefly (the local brew) to name but two.
We are also a stylish restaurant with an extensive menu – sandwiches that will keep you going all day, comforting dishes such as Lamb’s Liver and Bacon or Beer Battered Fish and Chips, or classy Main Courses from our Specials Board like Roasted Duck Breast with Peach Sauce.
With over 20 main courses to choose from and 19 wines by the glass (all properly priced not overpriced) freshly prepared food, excellent service, a great atmosphere and fantastic staff who want to please you, The Redwing is earning a reputation for exceeding expectations.

mpty plates, contented diners and wide smiles provide us with all the motivation we need.
There's a proud pedigree behind the team at the Jack and Matthew's cooking has confidence, precision and excitement in equal measure. Summer 2016 marked the beginning of our 25th year as a Devon dining institution.
Our beef and pork travel no distance at all, chicken and duck are both free range. Pheasant, partridge, snipe, venison and woodcock all feature on the Specials board when they are in season and at their best.
As a venue the Jack can also host wedding receptions, conferences, large parties and breakfast meetings. We will always go the extra mile to try and cater for specific requirements and to surpass our guests expectations.

Rockbeare Manor is licensed for Civil Ceremonies for up to 160 people in a variety of different and very beautiful locations.
The splendid Adam-style Dining Room is nearly 250 years old, and can seat up to 100 guests for a Civil Ceremony. This room has hand crafted ornamental plasterwork and marble pillars, with a huge crystal chandelier and feature fireplace.
For larger Civil Ceremonies of over 100 guests we have our Ballroom - it's large contemporary chandeliers, high ceiling and full length windows overlooking acres of parkland gives the room an expansive, airy feel.
If you are hoping for a more relaxed outdoor ceremony, the pretty outdoor terrace is a wonderful location where you would say your vows under the archway of the South Pavilion, with views up towards Dartmoor in the distance.
However many wedding guests you have attending your big day, and whatever the weather may be, we have something to suit every couple however if you are hoping for a church wedding, and for various reasons are unable to hold it within your own parish, you may wish to consider the beautiful country church of St Mary's with St Andrew Church in Rockbeare village.
• Always Exclusive Use
• Country Estate with over 100 acres of historic parkland
• Various Civil Ceremony locations, including outdoors
• Stunning Ballroom seating up to 160 guests for the Wedding meal
• In-house Cuisine
• Dedicated Event Manager

Great Fulford is a magical location for a romantic wedding. The house and gardens offer a wide choice of venues for the ceremony.
Outside there is the 18th century gothic summerhouse in the dreamy walled flower garden or, alternatively, there is the option of being married under the historic Tudor archway which leads into the courtyard.
Internally there are no less than three grand state rooms to choose from. The Ballroom, which boasts a stunning plaster ceiling, the historic Great Hall with its fabulous early 16th century carved panelling, or the Great Parlour.
Internally Great Fulford boasts a suite of grand interconnecting entertainment rooms, which gives it an almost unique ability in the South West to host a large party without the expense of a marquee.
It also has the great advantage that the thick internal walls can enable loud music to be played in one room while other guest can enjoy normal conversations in adjoining rooms without having to raise their voices.
• A family home for over 800 years
• Large choice of venues for your wedding celebrations
• 18th century gothic summer house
• No less than three grand state rooms for celebrations
• Great Hall features stunning early 16th Century carved panelling

Spring Cottage is situated in the heart of idyllic Devon countryside and offers seclusion, comfort and an ideal place to explore from. It is just 3 miles from a range of stunning coastline and has breath taking walks from the back door. This beautiful, oak framed home has 5 generously sized, en-suite bedrooms; a huge, open plan living and dining area with bespoke kitchen and huge range cooker; as well as a second large lounge and separate utility complete with steam room, so there is endless space for larger groups.
• Set in the idyllic Devonshire countryside
• Barn wedding and outstanding accommodation
• Gorgeous views for stunning photography
• Stunning oak framed home
• Five generously sized en suite bedrooms
• DIY wedding venue

Do you dream of being a Princess marrying your Prince in a Castle? Of course you do! That’s every girl’s dream.
The most romantic wedding imaginable is within your very own Castle. Choose Bickleigh Castle for your special day and you and your guests will have a magical experience, surrounded with beautiful views and magnificent scenery. There are endless opportunities for photographs in the Estate. With its rich history and stunning location, Bickleigh Castle is steeped in romance.
As a unique Devon wedding venue, couples join together with their nearest and dearest in the most relaxed and tranquil location.
CASTLE WEDDINGS ARE MAGICAL!
When you choose to hold your wedding at Bickleigh Castle, you will not only be part of its Royal History, but you will enjoy the most beautiful and peaceful setting.
Nestled in the Devon countryside with the river Exe running through the grounds, the Norman Castle is in the backdrop creating the most spectacular photo opportunities.
EXTRAORDINARY CASTLE WEDDINGS
Each Wedding is planned to perfection to the exact requirements of the Bride and Groom
Our team of helpful and experienced wedding coordinators will be on hand throughout
We will listen and we will advise you on the best way to proceed with the wedding organisation
We strive to create a bespoke wedding package to suit your needs
Your dream is our dream and dreams can come true – please contact us to arrange a viewing
• Exclusive use
• Accommodation for up to 40 guests
• Ceremonies available by the riverside 6th Century Chapel
• Romantic Castle setting
• Stunning, manicured grounds
• Croquet and tennis courts